In the upcoming telefilm 'Ek Hai Nigar' based on a true story, most of the fans are looking unhappy to see Mahira Khan as the first female lieutenant general of the Pakistan Army, Nigar Johar.
'Ek Hai Nigar' has been created in collaboration with the Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) and will be released on ARY soon.
The first teaser of the telefilm was released on the occasion of Independence Day, however, after the release of the second teaser, most people were unhappy to see Mahira Khan in the role of Lieutenant General Nigar Johar.
In the second teaser released where Mahira Khan is shown in the form of General Nigar.
The teaser also shows a glimpse of Bilal Ashraf, who played the role of Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar's husband.
The teaser also shows the marriage of the first woman lieutenant general of the Pakistan Army and her struggle including joining the army.
However, as soon as the teaser was released, most people were of the opinion that Mahira Khan did not look fit as a lieutenant general, someone else should have been cast in his place.
Most of the people praised Mahira Khan's performance and said that they have no problem with her but since 'Ek Hai Nigar' is a biographical film, an effort would be made to cast an actress whose character is Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar. Similar to
Some people also suggested that Areeba Habib should have been cast in place of Mahira Khan, as she is very similar to General Nigar.
Similarly, some fans suggested Sanam Baloch's name and said that she always has a smile on her face, so she could have played the role of Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar in a good way.
At the same time, some people complained that Mahira Khan was playing the role of the first female general of the Pakistan Army with utmost seriousness and anger and said that Mahira Khan should have played the role with a smile.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
The story of the biography film is written by Umairah Ahmed and directed by Adnan Sarwar.
It will be released under the banner of Nina Kashif and Mahira Khan's production house Civil Fry.
It may be recalled that Nigar Johar Khan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Pakistan Army in June last year, before which she was serving as a Major General.
She became the first female military officer to hold the post. She was promoted to the rank of Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army in June 2020.